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PK56 VBY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 VBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,436 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge due to bush (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge due to bush (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,169 miles

Near side rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,168 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,731 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge 0 mm (CHANGE SOON) 185/60/14

Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,732 miles

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Nov 2013 60,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,014 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,235 miles

o/s/front and n/s/front lower suspension arm bushes slight cracking

slight wear to n/s/front tyre on outer tread

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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PK56 VBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK56 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK56 VBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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